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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,685.20, 943,255.96 and 388,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,685.20, 943,255.96 and 388,519.20 is: 582,919.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,685.20 : 943,255.96 = 388,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,685.20/943,255.96 = 388,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,685.20x = 943,255.96 × 388,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,685.20x = 366,473,050,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,473,050,974.43/628,685.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,919.80

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